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‘Serious concerns:’ Alberta First Nations oppose coal expansion in Rocky Mountains
EDMONTON — Two of Alberta's largest First Nations have written letters to coal companies saying they will oppose any new mine proposals in the Rocky Mountains since the provincial government has consistently ignored their concerns. The Siksika and Kai...
No details: Alberta energy minister announces date for start of coal consultations
EDMONTON — Alberta says public consultations on its plans to expand coal-mining will begin March 29 but there's no decision yet on how they will go ahead. "I have directed my department officials to bring forward a comprehensive consultation plan that
Supreme Court turns down request by Canada Revenue Agency to hear Cameco tax case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has turned down a request by the Canada Revenue Agency which sought to have the top court hear an appeal regarding Cameco Corp. and its use of a subsidiary in Switzerland to sell
‘Hollow promises’: Top coal scientist warns Albertans of contamination from mining
EDMONTON — One of North America's top experts on pollution from coal mines is warning Albertans about the dangers of expanding the industry in the province's Rocky Mountains. "Expansion of coal-mining up the Alberta Rockies chain will absolutely produc...
How Canada can capitalize on U.S. auto sector’s abrupt pivot to electric vehicles
WASHINGTON — The storied North American automotive industry, the ultimate showcase of Canada's high-tensile trade ties with the United States, is about to navigate a dramatic hairpin turn. But as the Big Three veer into the all-electric, autonomous era...
How Canada can capitalize on U.S. auto sector’s abrupt pivot to electric vehicles
WASHINGTON — The storied North American automotive industry, the ultimate showcase of Canada's high-tensile trade ties with the United States, is about to navigate a dramatic hairpin turn.But as the Big Three veer into the all-electric, autonomous era,...
Miner ponders impact of restoration of coal protection policy in Alberta
An Alberta coal miner with exploration leases in the province's Rocky Mountains says he's trying to figure out how the government's decision to restore protections to those lands will affect his company. Brad Johnston of Cabin Ridge says he doesn't kno...
Miner ponders impact of restoration of coal protection policy in Alberta
A coal-mining company with exploration leases in Alberta's Rocky Mountains is trying to figure out how the government's decision to restore protection of the land will affect its plans. "I'm not sure specifically or exactly what it means for our busine...
Questions arise over protections from reinstated Alberta coal policy
EDMONTON — Doubts are being raised about the Alberta government's decision to restore a policy that protects the Rocky Mountains from coal mining. Energy Minister Sonya Savage on Monday brought back a 1976 policy that keeps open-pit coal mines out of
‘Bait and switch:’ Questions arise over what reinstated Alberta coal policy protects
EDMONTON — Doubts are surfacing over the Alberta government's decision to restore a policy that protects the Rocky Mountains from coal mining. "I think (it) did a bait and switch and I'm very disappointed," said Kevin van Tighem, a southern Alberta